Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 29 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 29

Lady Elgin

Private Label(s) in Run:

California Lady

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 200086 Question Mark
Grade: 29 Question Mark
Variation: Lady Elgin Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 47 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1872 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 200 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 15 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 35,500 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 10,200 (10S-M3-11J-HGK-U-LADY ELGIN) Question Mark
Size: 10s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Adjustment Tolerance: [32] DU/PU Reg. +/- 50 s/24hrs. Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 171.29G7.10S9.103M7.H170.K168.11J75 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.479 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
106.88 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
41.24 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.070% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
3 (1.50%) Question Mark
Research Note: #200086 Observed as a private label marked, "California Lady; Manfd. Elgin Ills; Patent; Moseley's Patent" [NAWCC Forum]

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


Anonymous · September 18, 2020

Serial Number 200157 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 jewels,
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Have you inspected under the dial to verify the 15-jewel count?
Elgin Grade 29 Pocket Watch